With fourth generation radio technology (4G) poised to dominate the mobile telecommunications networks in the near future, Verizon Wireless has said that the successful trials of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband network in Boston and Seattle is an indication that the new network will provide speeds equivalent to cable-based broadband services.

Revealing new statistics on its planned LTE network, Verizon said that the trials of the network managed to achieve a maximum of 50 Mbps download speeds and 25 Mbps early upload speeds.

Since LTE essentially refers to an unending process of improving wireless technology, carriers moving towards the new network claim that the enhancement will result in higher data speeds; apparently less congestion; and, hence, better throughput.

Though Verizon's recent trials in Boston and Seattle saw the 4G network achieving better-than-expected speeds, it still remains to be seen what a fully-loaded Verizon network might offer. The successful tests, meanwhile, have prompted Verizon to offer its LTE network "soon" in almost 30 markets.

Noting that Verizon's LTE rollout plan would position as a worldwide leader in 4G LTE deployment, the company's VP and chief technical officer Tony Melone said: "As device makers begin to introduce newer and faster products to take advantage of these incredible new speeds, Verizon will be positioned to offer our customers new and exciting products on the nation's first 4G LTE network."